

Dx IQ #9: Medical testing’s dirty little secret and how you can protect yourself
(The following was part of a series of columns entitled Dx IQ from the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine to help you understand how important your role is in getting properly diagnosed. Sadly, SIDM is gone and any links to their website are broken.) Diagnosis is a journey. Over the next few months, this column will take you through the various steps of that journey, to help you get an accurate diagnosis. Last month we focused on what to do if your symptoms are dismisse
Jan 14, 2020


Dx IQ #8: Feeling Dismissed and Ignored by Your Doctor? Do this.
(The following was part of a series of columns entitled Dx IQ from the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine to help you understand how important your role is in getting properly diagnosed. Sadly, SIDM is gone and any links to their website are broken.) Diagnosis is a journey. Over the next few months, this column will take you through the various steps of that journey, to help you get an accurate diagnosis. Last month we focused on the most important questions to ask when
Dec 10, 2019


Dx IQ #7: Ask these key questions when you get a diagnosis
(The following was part of a series of columns entitled Dx IQ from the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine to help you understand how important your role is in getting properly diagnosed. Sadly, SIDM is gone and any links to their website are broken.) Diagnosis is a journey. Over the next few months, this column will take you through the various steps of that journey, to help you get an accurate diagnosis. Last month we focused on how to navigate the doctor’s visit when
Nov 12, 2019


Dx IQ #6: Sitting in your doctor’s office? Do this to help get the right diagnosis
(The following was part of a series of columns entitled Dx IQ from the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine to help you understand how important your role is in getting properly diagnosed. Sadly, SIDM is gone and any links to their website are broken.) Diagnosis is a journey. Over the next few months, this column will take you through the various steps of that journey, to help you get an accurate diagnosis. Last month we focused on preparation: Dx IQ #5 — Top five things
Oct 15, 2019


Dx IQ #5: Do these five things before you see your doctor
Welcome to Diagnosis Team YOU. Getting the right diagnosis is a team effort and you are the principal team member. These five steps are simp
Sep 11, 2019


An easy way to improve healthcare. Today!
Here is something very easy you can do today to help make a big impact on diagnostic error and patient-centered care. Cut, Paste, Sign, Emai
Jul 29, 2019

























